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HANSARDRail Network7. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDRail NetworkIt is brilliant to see you wearing your Yorkshire rose, Mr Speaker. The UK Labour Government are investing in our railways to boost economic growth right across the country. In my…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsLocal manufacturers in Huddersfield have raised real concerns with me, particularly about the unintended consequences of this policy, the lack of a level playing field for raw…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) on securing this important debate. As other…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Middle EastI welcome the sanctions and guidance that the Secretary of State has set out. Given the scale and pace of settlements, can we ensure that the sanctions are regularly reviewed? I…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s comments on Henry Nowak and the calls for calm over division. The rugby league family lost a giant last week. John Kear, the former…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakHenry Nowak’s murder was a senseless, evil act, a criminal act, which Vickrum Digwa bears responsibility for. It is horrific that he made false claims to evade that…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateIt is important that we look at long-term measures such as decoupling gas and electricity prices, because we know that previous temporary measures have not stopped our exposure to…21 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTommy’s Lounge in Huddersfield is a dedicated drop-in support hub for veterans and their families. It provides peer support, mental health signposting and community connection.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe Chancellor will be aware that we have a strong manufacturing sector in Huddersfield and in Yorkshire, including the defence businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises…24 Mar 2026HANSARDKnife Crime11. What recent steps her Department has taken to help tackle knife crime.23 Mar 2026HANSARDKnife CrimeChild criminal exploitation is a significant driver of knife crime in the UK. Around 15,500 children were identified as at risk or involved in exploitation in the year ending…23 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. As my hon. Friend the Member for Erewash (Adam Thompson) said, the consequences of knife crime are always tragic. It devastates communities and too often involves young…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMoney Laundering: High Street Businesses17. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle money laundering by high street businesses.09 Feb 2026HANSARDMoney Laundering: High Street BusinessesPolice operations last year saw hundreds arrested and thousands of high street shops raided across the country, including in West Yorkshire. What further steps are being taken to…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend, I joined a thanksgiving service at Huddersfield parish church that paid tribute to local volunteers and residents who organised donations to Jamaica and the…05 Feb 2026HANSARD SudanI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement and for the sanctions she has announced today. Her account of the impact on civilians is devastating, with more than 21 million…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanI join others in thanking the Minister for all the work on the national cancer plan. Last week I was lucky enough to visit the brand-new NHS community diagnostic centre on the…05 Feb 2026HANSARDIranI welcome the sanctions that have been announced, including those on prolific IRGC members. At the weekend, residents in Huddersfield took part in demonstrations to highlight the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) on securing this important debate. Huddersfield…03 Feb 2026